Contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................

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Trademarks..............................................................

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DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER .....................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................

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Supplied accessories .............................................

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QUICK REFERENCE................................................

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Attaching the stand..............................................

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Contents...................................................................

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Part names.............................................................

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TV (Front) ..........................................................

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TV (Rear)...........................................................

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Remote control unit............................................

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Preparation ............................................................

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Using the remote control unit .............................

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Cautions regarding remote control unit..........

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Antennas ...........................................................

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Using external equipment ....................................

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Displaying an external equipment image ...........

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Connecting a DVD player or a digital

 

TV STB (Cable) ...............................................

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Connecting a VCR, game console

 

or camcorder ...................................................

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Using digital audio output ..................................

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Connecting HDMI equipment ............................

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Displaying an image from HDMI equipment.......

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Selecting HDMI audio input source....................

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Watching TV...........................................................

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Preparation ........................................................

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Turning on the power.........................................

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Turning off the power.........................................

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Changing channels............................................

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Changing volume/sound....................................

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Initial setup ........................................................

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Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode..........................

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Setting surround sound......................................

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Display the channel information.........................

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Basic adjustment settings....................................

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Menu operation buttons.....................................

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Menu items........................................................

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Favorite channel setting.....................................

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Labeling channels..............................................

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Picture adjustments ...........................................

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Color temperature..............................................

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Back lighting ......................................................

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Cinema mode ....................................................

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Sound adjustments............................................

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Digital audio output ...........................................

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Useful adjustment settings ..................................

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Input label ..........................................................

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AV mode............................................................

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Selecting the digital audio language ..................

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Audio output select ............................................

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View mode for 4:3 programs..............................

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View mode for HD programs..............................

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Picture scroll ......................................................

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Aspect ...............................................................

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Closed captions and digital closed captions......

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Caption setup ....................................................

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Password setting for parental control.................

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Parental control (V-CHIP) ..................................

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TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) ............

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Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) .............

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Canadian rating systems ...................................

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Canadian English ratings...................................

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Canadian French ratings ...................................

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How to temporarily release the V-CHIP block....

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Reactivating the temporarily released

 

V-CHIP block ...................................................

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Other viewing options...........................................

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Signal meter ......................................................

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Auto shut off.......................................................

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Setting the on timer............................................

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Connecting a PC (Personal Computer)...............

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Viewing an image from a PC..............................

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Displaying an image from a PC..........................

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Picture and Audio adjustment in PC mode ........

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PC compatibility chart........................................

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Appendix ................................................................

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Removing the stand...........................................

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Setting the TV on the wall ..................................

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Troubleshooting.................................................

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Troubleshooting-Digital broadcasting ................

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Troubleshooting-PC mode.................................

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Specifications ....................................................

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Optional accessories .........................................

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Calling for Service.................................................

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LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................

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Dimensional Drawings

• The dimensional drawings for the LCD TV set are shown on the inside back cover.

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